Loving Equally On Valentine’s Day

LGBT couples meet Friday for an annual Valentine’s Day tradition. At noon, couples and allies gather at the John Marshall Courts Building at 400 North 9th Street to in support of marriage equality by asking for marriage applications. The rally kicks off a weekend of “Love Equality Style” sponsored by Metropolitan Community Church, First Unitarian Church, the Gay Community Center of Richmond, and People of Faith for Equality.

The GCCR hosts a dance on Saturday night from 8 p.m. – midnight that includes live music and a silent auction. Tickets are $10 per person and are available at the GCCR prior to the event or at the door.

Performances by pop duo Jason & deMarco on Sunday, February 14 round off the weekend. The couple highlights songs from their newest album “Safe” at MCC during worship at 10:45 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. in concert.

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